Samantha is placed on the ground by Diana to meet Noah. The 5 year old stands a few inches taller than Samantha, much to her displeasure. Without thinking, she hides behind Diana's legs. The women all laugh.
"It's ok. He doesn't bite," asserts Mary.
Diana gives her a little shove and Samantha shyly says, "Hi Noah. I'm Sam."
The boy smiles and holds up a box, "Do you know about Transformers."
Samantha shakes her head.
"Here I'll tell you about them come on. I have a bunch."
Samantha follows the boy to the living room. She blushes when she hears the adults talking about the little heart stealer. This was definitely not the do over or the romance she was aiming for. Despite that part of her is curious about what it would be like to play with the boy.